Inpatient Therapist (PLPC, LPC, LMSW, LCSW or equivalent) Full Time

Geisinger; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Louisiana is seeking a qualified individual to provide psychotherapeutic services to patients and families. This role requires a Master's degree in a relevant field and experience with a comparable patient population. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, leading therapy sessions, and collaborating with treatment teams to ensure optimal patient care. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Time off accrual

Excellent training program

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• One or more years’ experience working with comparable patient population required.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychotherapeutic interventions to patients.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop discharge plans.
• Maintain documentation of services provided.

Skills

Psychotherapeutic techniques

Patient assessment

Case management

Collaboration with treatment teams

Education

Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling

Job description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Apply psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions in the delivery of services to individuals and families for the purpose of treating such diagnosed emotional and behavioral disorders.
• Conduct a psychosocial assessment and develop an initial discharge plan.
• Conduct individual, group or family sessions as appropriate for the treatment plan of the patient.
• Provide initial treatment planning for patient based on assessment and coordinate any additional services needed, revising as necessary.
• Maintain documentation of therapy services provided to each patient according to facility and professional standards and revising as indicated by facility or professional standard.
• Maintain a caseload as assigned.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and collaborate with other staff to facilitate services for the patient, as appropriate to their treatment plan.
• May provide these services in an inpatient or outpatient setting.
• May perform case management, discharge or after care planning as needed.

• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or Human Services field required.
• One or more years’ experience working with comparable patient population required.

BENEFITS

Vermilion Behavioral Health Systems provides a comprehensive benefits package:

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Acadia Healthcare 401(k) plan
• Time off Accrual
• Excellent training program
• Tuition ReimbursementProfessional growth opportunity that is second to none in the industry. Join a team with defined career paths and a national family of hospitals and facilitie

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS

• Requisite state or national licensure for professional therapy providers or eligible for state licensure as a professional therapy provider.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION

• Required: Masters
• Experience: Required 1 year
• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or Human Services field required.
• One or more years’ experience working with comparable patient population required.

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

• Preferred: Lic Clin Social Wkr
• Preferred: Provision Lic Prof Cnslr
• Preferred: Lic Prof Counselor
• Preferred: Lic Master's Social Wkr
• Preferred: Cert Social Worker

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